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Introduction
Buildings
This map shows urban development in the newly demarcated city of Jinja, highlighting new buildings from 2016 to 2023.
Two particular areas (circled in the map) have seen concentrated growth. They both lie within the North Division
sub-county of Mafubira.
Visual analysis of buildings' growth over time can help inform local decision-makers about zoning and permit provisions.
| Year | Buildings Area (sq km) | Building Count | Area Growth Rate | Count Growth Rate |
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2016
Hospitals
This map shows the health care facilities currently operational in the new city of Jinja
107 total health centers in the new Jinja city
The average distance between any given building to the nearest health facility is 835m
The majority of buildings in Jinja are within 1.2 km from the nearest health facility
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Schools
This map shows the learning facilities, in Jinja City. This data can aid planners with development, resource allocation, and resiliency.
There are 275 total facilities.
The average distance between any given building to the nearest school is 372m.
The majority of buildings in Jinja are within 500m from the nearest school.
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Tourism
Provided are visualizations of sites for tourism in the city. The map shows the various
tourism-related entities, categorized by their type.
The table gives a detailed view of this data, while the pie chart shows the overall share by the various categories.
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Environment
Provided are visualizations of the climate in the city.
The map shows the air quality in different locations.
Jinja city, also known as the Busoga sub-region, is located in the eastern region of Uganda and sits along the northern shores of Lake Victoria near the source of the Nile. Since it has the second-largest economy in Uganda after Kampala, factories choose Jinja as their base because of the nearby electric power station at the Owen Falls dam, making it an industrial region.
According to Achieve Global Safari, Jinja is considered the tourism hub of Africa. It offers numerous adventure activities, such as sailing, water rafting, camping, hiking mountains, fishing, tubing the Nile, bungee jumping, swimming, and canoeing. Tourists to Jinja can also visit sugarcane plantations, factories, the Jinja Port Pier, the source of the Nile, the Itanda waterfalls, and so much more.
A key natural asset of Jinja is the nearby Mabira Forest, Uganda’s largest surviving natural forest, covering an area of 306 sq km, according to the National Forestry Authority. This forest plays a crucial role in environmental conservation efforts and serves as a major attraction for eco-tourists. The forest's rich biodiversity and scenic beauty offer numerous opportunities for sustainable tourism, which is integral to Jinja's development strategy.
Exploration engagements with the city authorities show that the city’s key data needs and priorities include revenue mobilization, environmental conservation, tourism development, and enhancing technical skills for effective data utilization.
By leveraging Jinja City's natural resources and prioritizing data-driven urban planning, the DataCities initiative aims to foster inclusive and sustainable growth and enhance the quality of life for its residents and visitors alike. The city has great potential, making it an ideal initial choice for the DataCities initiative.
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